WorksheetsMedical Innovations
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which practice is most effective in preventing the transmission of airborne diseases?
Sharing utensils
Walking barefoot
Consuming unwashed fruits
Wearing a mask
What is the meaning of coronary heart disease (CHD)?
A disease of the damage septum in heart
A disease when you eat a lot of unhealthy food
A disease when your coronary arteries become narrower because the plaque buildup
A disease when you become lazy to do exercise
What happens when the blood could not supply to the heart as there is a blockage in the coronary arteries?
(Choose 2 answers)
The muscle cell at the heart will die
The person will probably get a stroke
Can cause a heart attack
The person does not feel anything
These are the risk factors for coronary heart disease EXCEPT
A blockage in a coronary artery can cause a person to suffer a ______________________
heart attack
heart beat
heart stopper
What is the main function of arteries?
Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
Carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart
Regulate blood pressure in the body
Transport nutrients to the heart
What is the difference between arteries and veins?
Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
Arteries carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart, while veins carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Arteries carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry oxygenated blood back to the heart.
Arteries and veins both carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
What is an Aneurysm?
A blockage in a vein
A weakening and bulging of a blood vessel wall
A type of blood clot
A heart rhythm disorder
Which blood vessel is MOST commonly affected by an aneurysm?
Capillaries
Veins
Arteries
Lymph vessels
What is the greatest danger of an untreated aneurysm?
Infection
Reduced heart rate
Rupture leading to internal bleeding
Increased oxygen levels
Which factor increases the risk of developing an aneurysm?
Low blood pressure
Regular exercise
Smoking
Drinking water
What role does blood pressure play in aneurysms?
It has no effect
High blood pressure can weaken vessels walls
It strengthens arteries
It only affects veins
How can engineers help treat aneurysms?
By creating stronger bones
By designing stents and grafts to reinforce blood vessels
By increasing blood flow speed
By removing all arteries
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Temporary infection of the lungs
A chronic disease that causes airflow limitations
A heart condition affecting blood flow
A genetic disorder affecting oxygen transport
Which of the following is a primary cause of COPD?
High sugar intake
Smoking
Lack of exercise
Viral infections
What are the two main conditions that make up COPD?
Asthma and pneumonia
Bronchitis and tuberculosis
Emphysema and chronic bronchitis
Lung cancer and fibrosis
Which symptom is most commonly associated with COPD?
Frequent headaches
Shortness of breath
Joint pain
Skin rash
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for COPD?
Smoking
Air pollution
Occupational dust exposure
Drinking water
What is "innovation" in biomedical science?
Copying an existing medical device
Creating new or improved solutions to medical problems
Memorizing medical terms
Diagnosis disease only
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
Build a prototype
Test the solution
Identify the problem
Share results
